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Walking tours are a great way to get oriented in a new city, but usually follow rigid itineraries and stick close to the beaten path. On this private tour, explore seaside Trieste with guides called “lokafyers,” locals who give occasional personal tours of their city. You’ll skip the usual historical sights for a more authentic tour based on your interests and those of your guide.

Italy is world-famous for its cuisine, but in Trieste food tells a deeper story. This walking small-group food tour invites you to discover a city where the Mediterranean meets Central Europe, and where every bite reflects a unique blend of cultures and traditions. At each stop, you will explore the rich culinary heritage of Trieste and immerse yourself into its flavours, identity, and soul. The dishes may vary depending on the season and availability, but every bite will offer an authentic taste of Trieste’s rich gastronomic identity — balanced between land and sea, tradition and innovation. The tour will end with a refined sweet moment: coffee or artisanal chocolate in a cozy Triestine café, where you can learn the city’s timeless café culture. This tour is ideal for curious travellers who appreciate quality, authenticity, and the pleasure of good company.

Avoid feeling tied to a fixed schedule or missing the stories behind Trieste’s elegant streets and seaside landmarks. This self-guided audio tour of Trieste, created by a local guide, takes you through the city’s top attractions with rich historical context and insider aperitivo recommendations. With flexible pacing and multilingual audio and written content, you can explore confidently and independently without sacrificing depth or insight.

The Best Way to Discover Trieste: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a famous Trieste coffee at a historic café or enjoy the sea breeze at the pier and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Ponte Rosso, Piazza del Ponte Rosso, Wind Rose, Teatro Lirico Giuseppe Verdi, (Piazza Unità d'Italia), Piazza della Borsa, Roman Theatre, Parco della Rimembranza, Castello di San Giusto, and Cattedrale di San Giusto.

Discover the most beautiful corners of Slovenia’s Adriatic coast on this small-group half-day excursion from Trieste. After easy pickup from anywhere in Trieste, you’ll travel by comfortable vehicle to Piran: a coastal city with history dating back to ancient times. Soak up its tranquil atmosphere, and stop by some of its main attractions. Then, continue along the coast and visit other seaside stops, including Portoroz, Izola, and Koper. To complement your sightseeing, you’ll also enjoy tastings of Slovenian food, plus wine.

Even if you don’t have time to tour all of Europe, you can pop across to neighboring Slovenia during a day trip from Trieste in northern Italy. After traveling across the border, take a guided walking tour around Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Continue on to the picturesque Lake Bled, known for its church-topped island, castle, and Alpine scenery. Insurance coverage is included for added peace of mind.

A private tour of Trieste is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves and get inside tips and recommendations for hidden gems loved by locals. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides background at the city’s top landmarks, from the main square to a panoramic view of the harbor. For your convenience, departure times are available throughout the day.

Trieste is an ideal jumping-off point to explore the top sights in bordering Slovenia, but arranging land transport can be a hassle. With this private tour or shore excursion, save hours with pickup directly at the Trieste cruise port, hotel, or any other city location and round-trip transportation to both Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Skip the fast pace of a group excursion and explore these two gems at your own pace.

Explore two of Slovenia’s most magnificent landmarks in just half a day: this seamless tour from Trieste makes logistics simple. Set off from central Trieste, and head first to the Postojna Cave: one of the country’s largest cave systems, renowned for its soaring heights and one-of-a-kind scenery. Explore the cave’s passages before continuing to your next destination: Predjama Castle. One of Europe’s only cave-built castles, it has a history dating back to the 13th century.

Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave sit within a few miles of each other in the Slovenian countryside, yet most visitors only make it to one. This small-group tour from Ljubljana covers both—starting with the 13th-century castle built into a cliffside cave, then descending underground at Postojna for a narrow-gauge train ride through the cave's vast chambers.

Marvel at Slovenia's Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle without the hassle of driving or making bus and train connections with this hassle-free driving tour. Leave directly from Trieste to head to one of the top caves in Europe and explore its caverns and tunnels by electric train. Then stop at the impressive Predjama Castle built directly into a towering grotto for defensive purposes more than 800 years ago.

This magical Panoramic Tour of Trieste and Miramare Castle is ideal for travelers interested in historic architecture and magnificent scenery. Avoid the stress of busy public transport, and instead travel easily between sites in a comfortable vehicle, with pickup and drop-off included. The tour will showcase seaside scenery, caves, castles, mountains, and parks. You’ll avoid waiting in long visitor lines at Miramare Castle, as entrance tickets are included.

For five hundred years, Trieste was not Italian. It was a Habsburg free port, a city where merchants paid almost no tax. Greek, Serbian, Jewish and Armenian traders built almost every grand palace you will see. This self-guided audio walking tour of Trieste puts a friendly narrator in your pocket and gives you 19 stops to explore at your own pace. Stand on the pier where Italy first claimed the city in 1918. Find the square where Mussolini announced the racial laws. Trace three fountains by a single sculptor. Hear how a Hungarian veteran invented modern espresso here. The app works offline. Pause for a coffee, photos, or just to sit in a piazza. There is no fixed start time and no group to keep up with. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this Trieste audio tour comes with a full refund guarantee. If you want a Trieste walking tour that does not herd you between stops, this one is built for you.

Takes you to both the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, and Lake Bled, where you can enjoy the history and alpine scenery of this area. Your guide will tell you the symbolism of the landmarks at each place, like the make-a-wish bell at a gothic church, the meaning behind the names of bridges in Ljubljana, and much more.

Discover the magical city of Trieste at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as the Roman Theatre or the Arch of Riccardo. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with +20 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Enjoy the best of the Slovenian Coast on an intimate and relaxing sailing experience. Sail past Izola, Piran, and the Strunjan cliffs, stop for a swim in crystal-clear bays, and taste local delicacies with a glass of regional wine. With a friendly local skipper, this trip offers a perfect blend of adventure, authenticity, and stunning views. A must-do experience on the Slovenian Coast!

Discover the history and traditions of prosecco in the village that gives the wine its name. On this small-group tour, explore the narrow streets and terraced vineyards of Contovello and Prosecco, where vintners first made the sparkling wine. Taste traditionally-produced sparkling wines and locally-made regional foods in a unique setting overlooking the Gulf of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea.

This tour is designed to offer a mix of guided discovery and personal freedom, with plenty of stops and photo opportunities along the way. Thanks to powerful electric bikes, ideal for every season, long distance and uphill itineraries, this experience is accessible to most fitness levels. Get to know Trieste in a unique and relaxed way on an e-bike tour that brings together history, nature, and iconic architecture. The experience combines a guided e-bike tour with independent castle visits and is ideal for travelers who love cultural sightseeing, but want to enjoy it outdoors and at an easygoing pace. Please note: Castle visits are self-guided. During the scheduled free time at San Giusto and Miramare, guests are welcome to explore the castles independently at their own pace.

Step into one of the most fascinating chapters of Trieste’s history on a walking tour dedicated to the city’s post-war years and the everyday impact of the American presence after World War II. Alongside politics and military events, the tour explores how global history affected ordinary people: cafés as meeting places, new habits introduced by foreign presence, and the quiet ways American culture entered local life and everyday routines. This walking tour is ideal for curious travelers interested in World War II and Cold War history, and for those who enjoy stories told through places, people, and everyday details, offering a deeper understanding of Trieste beyond the usual highlights. For the tour to take place, a minimum of 4 participants is required.

Make the most of your time ashore in Trieste—and discover two of Slovenia’s most popular attractions—on this seamless, small-group tour. Following hotel or port pickup, travel into Slovenia and straight to the Lipica Stud Farm, where you’ll learn the history of the local Lipizzaner horse breed. Next, head to Skocjan Caves Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important cave systems.

Discover the highlights of Slovenia’s beautiful coastline, and don’t worry about organizing your own transit: this private, half-day tour makes logistics simple. Meet at Trieste port or hotel, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. See all three highlight coastal towns—Piran, Koper, and Izola—and enjoy several hours to explore picturesque Piran at your own pace.

I cordially invite you to leisurely walks through the beautiful and unique city of Trieste. I would like to bring you closer to the city of Trieste with my city tours, tell you about the history, culture, architecture and the people who lived and live here. For me, being a tour guide is a passion, not a job.

When you’re staying in Trieste, don’t miss out on a visit to the Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, two of Slovenia's top attractions. This convenient group day trip from Trieste makes it easy for you to visit both highlights in a day with comfortable transport, a driver-guide, and plenty of time at each site.